MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) Sportsnet/Canadian Press report that Markus Naslund has signed with the New York Rangers. Two years, no financial details available yet. Rangers also signed Dmitri Kalinin. Edited July 3, 2008 by MacK_Attack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingston 21 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Markus Naslund is off the available list for free agents, as the Swedish winger has signed a 2-year contract with the New York Rangers. The unrestricted free agent, who turns 35 on July 30, finished the final campaign of a three-year, $18 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks, where played the last 12 seasons. Acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1996, Naslund bloomed into one the Canucks' most celebrated players in franchise history. In 1,035 career NHL games, he has 371 goals and 823 points. Drafted by the Penguins in 1991, Naslund won the Lester B. Pearson Award as the NHL's most outstanding player - as voted by his peers - in 2002-03 after finishing second in league scoring with 104 points, including 48 goals. The Rangers also announced the signing of defencemen Dmitri Kalinin to a one-year contract. The 27-year old played 46 games for the Buffalo Sabres and marked one goal and seven assists. In eight seasons with the Sabres, Kalinin has 145 points in 466 games. - TSN.CA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Whatever the price may be, it's a good signing. They have a good crop of top 6 forwards now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 good signing by the rangers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jawbreaker 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Kalinin is good for them, solid Dman. Naslund... if price is good, then it's a decent signing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reilly 24 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 They have a good crop of top 6 forwards now. I don't know. Their top is 6 is pretty good on paper, but I don't think it has any scary players. Jagr was the straw that stirred that offense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Waiting to hear the financial terms before I judge this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Decent signing, i'd say näslund is better than shanahan... Jagr will not be sign with ranger, GM confirmed: "Jagr will not be signing with the Rangers, Rangers GM Glen Sather just confirmed" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) I don't know. Their top is 6 is pretty good on paper, but I don't think it has any scary players. Jagr was the straw that stirred that offense. Straws are used for sucking aren't they? - Thank god in NYC their drinks are shaken - not stirred - name is Jagr - Jaromir Jagr... It is a good signing by NY for the F and D... Edited July 3, 2008 by Rivalred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Will we ever have a off-season where the Rangers are quite. I never liked Naslund, so this move has little effect on me. If he can become the player he once was, then the Rangers are in a world of glory, otherwise, another washed up player with no heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Waiting to hear the financial terms before I judge this one. http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/hockey/r...are_newest.html The original report was 1 year, 4.5, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was 2/9. Good for the Rangers, and good for Naslund. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 WHAT? Why am I so shocked by this? I did not see that coming. DAMN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Somehow, I don't think this is going to help his production much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/hockey/r...are_newest.html The original report was 1 year, 4.5, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was 2/9. Good for the Rangers, and good for Naslund. The author of that article needs to check his facts. Naslund, who turns 35 on July 30, was 25-30-55 last season, and had four goals in a dozen playoff games for the Canucks. I wasn't aware that Vancouver made the playoffs last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) The author of that article needs to check his facts. I wasn't aware that Vancouver made the playoffs last season. Haha, I didn't even read it. I just saw it posted on another forum. Not so sure about those terms anymore. Edit: Oh, those are his 06-07 playoff stats. Edited July 3, 2008 by SeeinRed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Haha, I didn't even read it. I just saw it posted on another forum. Not so sure about those terms anymore. Edit: Oh, those are his 06-07 playoff stats. I know, but he referred to it as last seasons' numbers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Naslund's contract, which includes a $1-million signing bonus, will pay him $4 million next season and $3 million in 2009-10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 I know, but he referred to it as last seasons' numbers. Well yeah. I just didn't know they were his 07 playoff stats until I looked it up. Oh well, I doubt they paid him anything outrageous, so I'm going to stick with "good signing." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hak 21 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 i think and hope this will be a new and fresh start for naslund. i've always liked him and it's been tough to see him slide last couple of years. but it also seems for me that he's not been happy and comfortable in vancouver last 3-4 seasons so maybe we'll see some of the old naslund in NY. good deal - for all parts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 The Rangers are a lock to win the Cup now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 The Rangers are a lock to win the Cup now. Quit saying they are a lock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HkyTwn 5 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 lol Canucks fans not happy. Here's the thread about Naslund http://www.canuckscentral.com/forums/index...=11752&st=0 And here is a Panic Button thread! http://www.canuckscentral.com/forums/index...showtopic=11758 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 My first thought was, "bye Jagr." He wanted to be the highest-paid player in the team, thing is, he has been declining. He needs to soak up some of that ego with a Big Apple-sized sponge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 I don't know. Their top is 6 is pretty good on paper, but I don't think it has any scary players. Jagr was the straw that stirred that offense. I watched a lot of Rangers games, and I have to disagree with that. He went into the corner, got the puck, and circled around for awhile before losing the puck. For $8 million. The only reason he was a good deal is that Washington paid half of that. Gomez and Drury and the young guys drive that offense, and there's not much of one in New York. I hope this year will be different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted July 4, 2008 The Rangers are a lock to win the Cup now. They sure are.. (time to bring back an oldie) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
